Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean
(Organismo para la Proscripción de las Armas Nucleares en la América Latina y el Caribe)
I designed this poster for a global competition and proudly received an honorable mention for second place.
The competition was organized by OPANAL, an intergovernmental organization consisting of 33 Latin American and Caribbean states. These countries have signed and ratified the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which stands as a powerful symbol of their commitment to prohibiting nuclear weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Concept
Step into the heart-wrenching story of Sadako and the miraculous symbol of hope she clung to. At just two years old, Sadako was only two kilometers away from the catastrophic explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Growing up, she was diagnosed with leukemia, which was then commonly referred to as the "A-bomb disease." The prognosis was grim, and Sadako felt overwhelmed with fear.
But then, a legend surfaced in Japan about a sacred bird - the crane. According to the legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes would grant a wish, including recovery from an illness. Upon hearing this tale, Sadako found a glimmer of hope and began folding cranes with all her heart and soul. She fervently prayed that she would get better again.
I created this poster thinking of honoring Sadako's courage and resilience by taking a closer look at the powerful symbolism of the paper crane. See how one simple gesture can transform despair into hope and inspire us all to never give up in the face of adversity.
But then, a legend surfaced in Japan about a sacred bird - the crane. According to the legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes would grant a wish, including recovery from an illness. Upon hearing this tale, Sadako found a glimmer of hope and began folding cranes with all her heart and soul. She fervently prayed that she would get better again.
I created this poster thinking of honoring Sadako's courage and resilience by taking a closer look at the powerful symbolism of the paper crane. See how one simple gesture can transform despair into hope and inspire us all to never give up in the face of adversity.
Finalist Recognition
Honorary mention "50 años del tratado de Tlatelolco"
